In other words, we should not unload our responsibilities onto others who are not capable of carrying them. The dzo is a Tibetan animal similar to the yak, used for heavy work such as ploughing and transporting goods over long distances. If an
ox is given the load of a dzo, it cannot carry such a great burden. In the same way,
we should not pass on a difficult task to someone who is slightly stupid and does
not realize our malicious intentions. Such an action will only relieve us temporarily of a responsibility that will reappear with even more strength in the future. The law of causality is unfailing.Copyright Brian Beresford, 1977, 1996. Excerpted from Advice from a Spiritual Friend, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org

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An excellent, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the Mind Training tradition by two Tibetan lamas, which in addition to commentaries on Chekawa's proverbs also includes commentaries on Atisha's 'Jewel Rosary of an Awakening Warrior' and Langri Tangpa's 'Eight Verses on Mind Training'.

Geshe Rabten's autobiography

Account of Geshe Rabten's retreat, his progress, the insights and realizations he attained, and the advice given himn by his teachers.

The most fundamental text of the Mind Training practice, and also probably the most powerful. Composed by DharmaRakshita, Atisha's Indonesian teacher, around 1000 A.D. With commentary by Geshe Dhargyey. Explains with great clarity how our selfishness, paranoia, and self-absorption return to us like a rock thrown straight up into the air.